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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1936
Page
4
A notice indicates the American Press Association foreign advertising is removed from Dillon mail processing. The item mentions second class matter and telephone contact.
The Montana Highway Patrol Board issued new headlight and vehicle safety regulations effective April 1 1936 announced by chairman Louis J Croonenberghs. Rules cover headlight placement beam height and drop when loaded auxiliary lights and spotlights distances for trucks and buses and required vehicle maintenance and braking. Violations are misdemeanors including failure to submit to light and brake tests.
The article discusses road sign standardization efforts and Montana driving cues. Foresters Curtiss and Waldemar study Madison ranger district deer conditions with 166 observed and a largest band of 41 head. Coyotes are linked to several deer kills amid deep snow. ranchers report haystack damage.
A late 19th and early 20th century montage notes a Westward building boom near Dillon, with a 60-foot turntable and eight-stall barn under construction at Spring Hill. It recalls a Dillon baseball team formed by local youths named the Beaverheads and mentions the Montana State Normal school cornerstone ceremony long ago.
The Montana State Normal College men's glee club plans a sacred concert at 8 o'clock with a program likely including negro spirituals and a sacred duet by James Veltamp and Jack Gaines and a sacred solo by Don Gilbert. The evening centers on Hoffmann's Famous Religious Painting sermon Eagle Morning. Free copies of the final painting will be given to the first sixty attendees. Easter breakfast at the Baptist church is postponed.
Fort Missoula hosts a QMTC camp from July 1 to August 4 for males over 17 with no expense to attendees as the War department provides transport and lodging. Applications are available from George R. Baker at the Assessor's office in the courthouse and must be sent to the Fort Missoula commanding officer.
Cattleman W S Tash shares a tale of failed goose farming on his Grasshopper ranch. Despite a fine Hereford herd, his attempt to raise geese faltered when a shipment contained all ganders. Neighbors John and Mrs Myers visit, revealing the shortage of females and a practical joke by a goose peddler.
Notice states the co partnership Stahl and Holmen in Dillon Montana dissolved March 15 1936 by mutual consent. Dated March 26 1936 Dillon Montana Eric Holmen one member signs for the firm. Also included is a Montana Be A Rhead public notice for estate matter Antonia Spehar deceased and proving will appointment set for April 16 1986 with Frank Spehar and William Spehar seeking letters testamentary. dated March 24 1086 Clerk Fred Rife.
The court awarded custody to the plaintiff amid a divorce action citing extreme cruelty by the defendant. Court records show filing and service in Dillon Montana with clerk Fred Rife and Deputy Clerk, dated March 1936.
Marie Carlson files Walter Carlson will in Beaverhead District Court seeking probate and letters testamentary. A hearing is set for March 30 1986 at 10 am in Dillon to object to the petition. Fred Rife, Clerk of Court, notes the filing and hearing details.
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